How far is Durham, NC from Trent Woods, NC?

The driving distance from Durham, NC to Trent Woods, NC is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.17 mi
02h 48m
Flight
119.79 mi
192.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.79 mi
Kilometers
192.79 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.17 mi
Kilometers
223.97 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trent Woods
Tue, May 26, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Durham
Tue, May 26, 5:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-05-25T23:32
Arrive Trent Woods
Tue, May 26, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Durham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Princeton
NC

Town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States

From Durham
69.5 mi
01h 24m
To Trent Woods
69.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
Trent Woods Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Memorial Day
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Trent Woods.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Trent Woods.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1101 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Dillard Street

    864 ft · 30 sec · South Dillard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Pettigrew Street

    800 ft · 25 sec · East Pettigrew Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fayetteville Road

    144 m · 22 sec · Fayetteville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    797 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Durham Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 East: RDU Airport, Raleigh

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West New Bern Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West New Bern Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East New Bern Road

    29.9 mi · 33 min · East New Bern Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    41 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Glenburnie Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Glenburnie Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Trent Road

    1167 ft · 36 sec · Trent Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chelsea Road

    2118 ft · 58 sec · Chelsea Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    1.1 km · 3 min · Country Club Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Village Green Drive

    49 m · 12 sec · Village Green Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Village Green Court

    112 m · 18 sec · Village Green Court

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Trent Woods.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
34.2 mi · 25%
Goldsboro Bypass
31.3 mi · 22%
East New Bern Road
30.3 mi · 22%
I 40 East
19 mi · 14%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
11.3 mi · 8%
Durham Freeway
6.51 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East New Bern Road

Continue on East New Bern Road

29.9 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
119.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton
01h 24m from Durham
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Durham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trent Woods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Durham to Trent Woods?

The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Durham and 69.7 miles from Trent Woods.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Durham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trent Woods.

Stop Ideas Near Princeton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Princeton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeton.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

13 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

20 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Wilson

37 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

56 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Trent Woods. Straight-line distance: 119.79 mi (192.79 km).

Durham

#1 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.

Population285,897
Coordinates35.9940300, -78.8986200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Trent Woods

#2 Trent Woods

City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,991
Coordinates35.0821000, -77.0863400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Durham (-78.89862, 35.99403)
End: Trent Woods (-77.08634, 35.0821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.59 L · about $19.45
Round trip
$38.90
9.82 gal · 37.18 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.45 $38.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.75 $43.49
Premium $4.78 $23.46 $46.92
Diesel $5.62 $27.61 $55.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Durham and Trent Woods. The current time is 23:32:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.